C++ Developer

Lorien; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency is looking for a Senior C++ Developer in Manchester City Centre. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in enhancing a customer-facing Self-Service Terminal platform and will be responsible for delivering high-quality software solutions and mentoring junior developers. Candidates should have solid experience with C++, Windows development, and knowledge of GUI technologies. The role offers a salary range of £50,000 - £65,000 plus bonus and benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid, recent experience with C++.
• Strong knowledge of Windows development and Visual Studio.
• Solid understanding of STL.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver robust, high-quality software solutions.
• Optimise performance and reliability across the platform.
• Integrate software with hardware peripherals.
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and testing.
• Mentor and guide less experienced developers.

Skills

C++

Windows development

Visual Studio

STL

Qt or other GUI technology

Client Server architecture

Networking concepts (HTTP, TCP/IP, sockets)

Job description

Senior C++ Developer Manchester City Centre

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + bonus, perks, and benefits

Join a dynamic development team driving the evolution of a high-performance, customer-facing Self‑Service Terminal platform, set to power over 1,400 retail locations across the UK. This is your chance to work on cutting‑edge technology that blends software innovation with hardware integration.

As a Senior Developer, you'll take ownership of complex challenges, influence technical direction, and mentor junior team members. Your work will span feature enhancements, performance optimisation, UI development, and seamless hardware integration—all within an Agile environment.

What You'll Do

• Design and deliver robust, high‑quality software solutions
• Optimise performance and reliability across the platform
• Implement and maintain unit and automated tests
• Integrate software with hardware peripherals
• Support and enhance Back End services
• Apply UI design changes and improvements
• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and testing
• Champion best practices and maintain technical documentation
• Collaborate with QA to ensure comprehensive test coverage
• Contribute to sprint goals as part of an Agile delivery team
• Mentor and guide less experienced developers

What We're Looking For

• Solid, recent experience with C++
• Strong knowledge of Windows development and Visual Studio
• Solid understanding of STL
• Exposure to Qt or other GUI technology
• Experience with Client Server architecture
• Familiarity with networking concepts (HTTP, TCP/IP, sockets)